Titanfall 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Titanfall 2 across the outlets.- Stripped-Back Shooter Empulse Could Be The Titanfall Successor We’ve Been Waiting ForEmpulse, a new 6v6 competitive first-person shooter from Splitgate developer 1047 Games, has launched on Steam Early Access. Unlike its predecessor, Empulse focuses on a stripped-back arena shooter experience with no microtransactions and a focus on movement mechanics inspired by Titanfall 2. While the game shows promise with its satisfying traversal and core gunplay, some map designs and mech implementation need refinement.
Strider Arena – Beta Sign Up | Alpha Beta GamerStrider Arena is a fast-paced mech arena fighter where teams battle in last-team-standing combat, drawing inspiration from Titanfall 2, Armored Core, and Hawken. Players can equip up to four weapons simultaneously and customize their chassis with meaningful tradeoffs. Beta sign-ups are now open for players to request access to the playtest.
Weekend PC Download Deals for July 3: Steam Summer Sale continuesThe Steam Summer Sale and other PC gaming storefronts are offering numerous deals on a wide variety of titles. This includes discounts on major releases, indie games, and bundles across platforms like Steam, Epic Games Store, GOG, and Humble Bundle. Several retailers are participating, with prices and availability varying.- 9 Empulse Tips To Dominate In The Titanfall SuccessorEmpulse is a new early-access 6v6 arena shooter from 1047 Games, the developers behind Splitgate. This guide offers tips for players on mastering movement, utilizing paint grenades, effectively using mechs, and understanding game modes and weapon progression. The game emphasizes fast-paced movement and verticality, with a focus on chaining abilities for survival and offense.
007 First Light Is Making The Case For Shorter, Sharper AAA CampaignsThis article argues that shorter, focused AAA campaigns can offer superior value compared to bloated open-world or live-service titles. It highlights games like 007 First Light, Marvel's Spider-Man, and Titanfall 2 as examples of delivering quality experiences within reasonable playtimes. The piece suggests that despite rising development costs, publishers can still find success with well-crafted, linear narratives.
I've been trying to get my Steam Link to work for ten years, but I've fixed it just in time to save me spending £1000 on a Steam MachineAfter a decade of troubleshooting, the author finally got Valve's Steam Link to work reliably by disabling the Fraps benchmarking tool. This success allows for PC gaming on a big screen without the expense of a Steam Machine, offering a viable alternative for users with existing desktop PCs.
Dead Space and Mass Effect trilogy are less than £5 right now in huge saleSeveral Electronic Arts titles are heavily discounted on Steam, with the Dead Space remake available for £4.99 and Mass Effect Legendary Edition for £3.99. Other notable deals include Star Wars: Squadrons, Titanfall 2, Battlefield 1, and Sonic Mania, all priced under £5.
Empulse is the Splitgate Team’s Take on Titanfall 21047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, is working on a new project that draws inspiration from Titanfall 2. The team aims to capture the fast-paced movement and combat mechanics that made Titanfall 2 a beloved title in the first-person shooter genre.
Titanfall Fans Are In For A Treat With Empulse1047 Games, the developer behind Splitgate, is releasing a new competitive shooter called Empulse, which enters early access on June 24 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC. Heavily inspired by Titanfall 2, Empulse features fast-paced movement, grappling abilities, and mechs, though its gunplay leans more towards Splitgate's Halo-like feel. The game will be a $20 premium release with no cash shop, and a demo will be available during Steam Next Fest on June 15.
Time to Wake Up is an eye-catching puzzle adventure where your surroundings shift with every blinkTime to Wake Up is a first-person puzzle adventure where players can blink to shift between two variants of the same surreal dreamscape, a mechanic reminiscent of games like Dishonored 2 and Titanfall 2. Developed by Eye Blink Twice, the game uses this core mechanic for exploration and puzzle-solving, with a demo available on Steam. While not outright horror, the game incorporates unsettling imagery and hints at darker themes as it progresses towards its full release later this year.
Proton 11 Beta 5 released with more regression fixesValve has released Proton 11 Beta 5, focusing on regression fixes and improving compatibility for various games on Linux. This update addresses controller input issues, performance problems, and ensures games like BattleBit Remastered and Assassin's Creed Shadows are playable. The release also includes updates to underlying components like vkd3d-proton and dxvk.
The Least Toxic FPS Games for Adults (2026 Edition) | TAGThis guide ranks first-person shooter games based on their low toxicity for adult players, evaluating community culture, moderation, mode selection, and adult playability. Games like Deep Rock Galactic and Warframe excel due to their co-op PvE design, while titles like Rainbow Six Siege are included for their active moderation efforts. The article emphasizes that co-op PvE or games with self-selecting, devoted playerbases generally offer the least toxic multiplayer experiences.
Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta updated to fix issues with the EA AppValve has released updates for Proton Experimental and Proton 11 Beta, primarily to address issues with the EA App on Linux and SteamOS. The updates include a new version of Xalia, which should resolve lockups when interacting with the EA App. Numerous other game-specific fixes and improvements are also detailed, covering a wide range of titles and functionalities.
ShatterRush is obviously an indie take on Titanfall, but considering the lack of threequel, I'm sure you won't mindShatterRush is an upcoming multiplayer parkour FPS inspired by Titanfall 2, featuring fluid movement, massive mechs, and fully destructible environments. Developed by Tetra Studios, the game aims for accessibility across various skill levels and hardware setups, and will include split-screen multiplayer. ShatterRush is currently in open pre-alpha and is slated for an early access release in late 2027.
This indie developer is making Titanfall 3 because EA won't do it, and even in 'pre-pre-pre alpha' it's one of the most fun shooters in yearsIndie developer Tetra Studios is creating ShatterRush, a spiritual successor to the Titanfall series, as EA has not produced a new entry. This pre-alpha build showcases fluid movement mechanics, including wall-running and grappling, and features fully destructible environments. The game is available as a downloadable build on Steam and is being updated frequently by the two-person development team.
We May Never Get Another Titanfall, But This Game Could Be The Next Best ThingIndie developer Tetra Studios is creating ShatterRush, a multiplayer parkour FPS inspired by the Titanfall series, set to launch on Steam Early Access in Q3 2027. The game features mech combat and destructible environments, aiming to fill the void left by the lack of new Titanfall titles from Respawn Entertainment. An open pre-alpha demo is currently available.
Rumbral Brings Timeline-Shifting Puzzles to Xbox in ID@Xbox ShowcaseOSEA Innovations' upcoming puzzle-platformer Rumbral, showcased at the ID@Xbox event, features a unique time-shifting mechanic where players alter the past by stepping through magenta puddles to reshape the present. The game emphasizes environmental storytelling and integrated collectible design, aiming for a 2026 release. The developers are focusing on intuitive mechanics and a discovery-based narrative approach.
Proton Experimental upgraded to Proton 11 for better Linux gaming compatibilityValve has updated Proton Experimental to align with the latest stable Proton 11 release, enhancing compatibility for Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This update includes fixes for various regressions and adds support for numerous previously unplayable titles, alongside improvements to graphics, audio, and controller functionality.
Proton 11 Beta arrives to bring enhanced gaming compatibility to Linux / SteamOSValve has released Proton 11 Beta, an update to their compatibility layer for running Windows games on Linux and SteamOS. This version is based on Wine 11 and includes enhancements like NTSync for potential performance improvements, alongside an ARM64 build. The update brings numerous game-specific fixes and improvements, including better video playback, text-to-speech accessibility, and controller support for many titles.
Dead Space Creator Talks GTA 6's Effect On Other Games: "You Don't Wanna Be Near It"Dead Space creator Glen Schofield believes Grand Theft Auto 6's November 19 launch date will cause many other games to shift their release windows to avoid its impact. He also discussed the growing importance of AI in game development, advocating for artists to embrace it as a tool for creativity and efficiency, while acknowledging potential cost concerns.